Best Broccoli And Cheese Pasta Cupcakes Recipes

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BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPCAKES



Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups dried bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
8 ounces ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
8 ounces small pasta, such as pennette, shells, or elbows
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched,* see Cook's Note
1 pound asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 (12-cup) muffin or cupcake pans with vegetable cooking spray. Using 1 cup of the bread crumbs, coat the inside of each muffin cup with bread crumbs, shaking off any excess.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked turkey and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the prepared pasta mixture into the cupcake molds, filling evenly to about 2/3 full. Arrange a few pieces of tomato, broccoli and asparagus into each cup. Top with a thin layer of the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and carefully unmold with a spoon onto a serving platter.
  • *Cook's Note: To blanch vegetables, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until very crisp. Using a small strainer, remove the vegetables and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water. Drain and use.

EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA BAKE



Easy broccoli cheddar pasta bake image

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1½ cups milk
1 cup cream
2 tsp thyme
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (+ 1 cup for topping)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper (to taste )
500 g (1lb) pasta
500 g (1lb) broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes. The pasta should be quite firm still as it will continue cooking in the oven. Add the broccoli florets and cook for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a deep pan or saucepan then whisk in the flour.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes then whisk in the garlic powder and thyme.
  • Add the milk, stirring/whisking continuously, until smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened and the flour has cooked through.
  • Stir in the cream, grated cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 521 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE



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This recipe is great for just-getting-started-cooks.

Provided by KGASKINS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
  • Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE BAKE



Broccoli Mac & Cheese Bake image

My husband made a version of this casserole for me on our first date. Over the 11 years we've been married, we've made several changes to the ingredients and now it's even better than the original. -Lisa DeMarsh, Mount Solon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crushed cornbread-flavored crackers (about 6 crackers)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes; drain. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually stir in evaporated milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups cheese., Place half of the macaroni and broccoli in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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